my buddy just dropped his phone off to me.. what he did was download a att rom well his phone wont turn on and i cant get it in download mode ( im just visiting here as i have a galaxy s 4g) im just trying to help him out any ideas guys ive got his samsung drivers downloaded but i cannot get it to do anything.. is his phone screwed?? please help.. im just trying to help him.. ive rooted my phone so im not a noob maybe a newb... but the galaxy s 2 is a totally different beast..
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my buddy just dropped his phone off to me.. what he did was download a att rom well his phone wont turn on and i cant get it in download mode ( im just visiting here as i have a galaxy s 4g) im just trying to help him out any ideas guys ive got his samsung drivers downloaded but i cannot get it to do anything.. is his phone screwed?? please help.. im just trying to help him.. ive rooted my phone so im not a noob maybe a newb... but the galaxy s 2 is a totally different beast..
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You need a jig to get it into download mode. if that doesnt work I believe its hard bricked. Make sure you pull the battery prior to trying to get into DL mode.
What does the phone do? Vibrate or anything?
It doesn't do a thing
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Btw... Yes i have pulled the battery prior to plugging the phone into the computer..
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Tell your friend to gwt a jig and give that a shot.
Maybe run adb devices while phone plugged in, to see if it gets recognized.
Thanks cozza will do..
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Damn dude i finally got the jig together and it didn't work... He's really bummed.. I just told him to smash his phone and call t mobile and get another one under his warranty.. That's the only thing i could think of.. Btw i will be getting a galaxy s2 in about a week.. I just ordered it... I initially purchased the htc amaze.. It's a good phone but i don't like the connection at all. In youropinion what's the first room i should install? Thanks man.. I will be holding on to that jig btw.. Just incase... Lol
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I just bought a T989 off ebay. Came busted. QHSUSB_DLOAD. No reason to believe the seller was screwing me. Called Samsung. Less than 10 minutes later I received an email with the prepaid postage to send it in for repairs. They'll get it today.
I don't know that smashing it is a good idea. If still covered by T-Mobile just say it's not working. Should be enough and it may get refurbished which is better then tossed in the trash.
Well he bricked it and i tried everything to help him and instead of him sending it back and they finding out he rooted it.. He would have got stick making two phone payments.. I mean it was my only other idea.. That jig didn't work and that was the last idea.. Just comes down to reading everything before you flash... T mo... Can and will find out if the device has been rooted then you will get stuck making two payments.. His phone wasnt paid off yet...
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**** i can't wait to get mine.. The development looks pretty hefty on this device...
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so i bricked my ssg2 trying to flash a rom. it doesnt turn on. i cant odin it. it wont go into to recovery mode or download mode. i connect it to my computer it says i need the qhsusb_dload driver so my fone still connects to the computer. any help would be much appreciated thanks you.
This has no native usb support send it to samsung tell them that the charger is broke u get ot back in acouple days or go to the tmobile store or get it jtag 80+bucks
I done it twice once from att ssgs2
Next htc amaze
Please read up on bricks for phones...
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What in the world did you do to where you bricked your phone flashing a rom?
Which ROM did you try flashing?
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tzbigworm said:
What in the world did you do to where you bricked your phone flashing a rom?
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Flashed a rom for the international version, probably
Take it to a cell phone repair store. I am a little biased, but the crappy one in san marcos can jtag, etc
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A. Dumbass
B. Jtag is pretty much your last chance.
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i sent it too samsung. i was half asleep while flashing hit the wrong buttom lolzz ohh well thanks for the help guys
I flashed a wrong Rom on my T-Mobile S3. Now I can not get it into download mode. It none responsive I cannot get it to power on. I try pull out the battery put in back in. Didn't work either. Any one have any idea how I get my s3 power up into download mode??
Thanks
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Try a USB dongle.
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International rom?
Bizdady said:
International rom?
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Yes, It was my nephew's s3. He was blindly flashed it, now He asked me to help him, and I am asking any one in here know how to get it power up and into download mode.
I think that flashing the wrong radio version could fry the whole thing dead permanently.
However, if you can get ADB to recognize the device you may be able to get it working. See if you can get adb to recognize the device at all, if you can there may be hope.
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Try a USB dongle.
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and how do you fix it with that?
Sorry many that have flashed international have been hard bricked if they can't return on. Mskip has a toolkit but if it won't turn on then it's hard to flash though.
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Does any screen come up? If it's hard bricked, just bring it to the store, and show them. They'll probably try a new battery, and if they can't boot it up, then they may replace it.
Worst case, they say they won't replace it cause you messed with it, and you're back where you started.
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Does any screen come up? If it's hard bricked, just bring it to the store, and show them. They'll probably try a new battery, and if they can't boot it up, then they may replace it.
Worst case, they say they won't replace it cause you messed with it, and you're back where you started.
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No ..nothing come up. screen is blank
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and how do you fix it with that?
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Cause the USB dongle will put you straight to download mode. From there you can flash the proper ROM.
Anyway, if you can't get in to download mode, can't boot up to anything, and especially if ADB can't find your phone, then you might have just gotten yourself a very expensive paperweight.
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jordan032503 said:
I flashed a wrong Rom on my T-Mobile S3. Now I can not get it into download mode. It none responsive I cannot get it to power on. I try pull out the battery put in back in. Didn't work either. Any one have any idea how I get my s3 power up into download mode??
Thanks
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The same thing happened to me a year ago, I flashed the wrong Kernel to my T-Mobile Galaxy 4G, you need a (JTAG Service). Go to this website and contact the guy he will help you get it working again, good luck.
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/
youre brickd
The jig won't work for u. I bet if you plug it in the computer it sees it as QHSUSB DLOAD. sound right? Sounds like u need JTAG or to return it. You just woke up and it didn't turn on right? Lmao
jordan032503 said:
I flashed a wrong Rom on my T-Mobile S3. Now I can not get it into download mode. It none responsive I cannot get it to power on. I try pull out the battery put in back in. Didn't work either. Any one have any idea how I get my s3 power up into download mode??
Thanks
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I did the same thing, quit wasting time, you need a Jtag service period, if you can't get into download mode, Odin and Adb IS NOT going to work. It will not see the device. Go into device manager, if you see this QHSUSB DLOAD, you are seriously bricked, only Jtag can help it. The usbjig will NOT work with this issue, I have tried.
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The jig won't work for u. I bet if you plug it in the computer it sees it as QHSUSB DLOAD. sound right? Sounds like u need JTAG or to return it. You just woke up and it didn't turn on right? Lmao
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This is the correct answer, Jtag or return are the only options.
jordan032503 said:
I flashed a wrong Rom on my T-Mobile S3. Now I can not get it into download mode. It none responsive I cannot get it to power on. I try pull out the battery put in back in. Didn't work either. Any one have any idea how I get my s3 power up into download mode??
Thanks
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http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-jtag-brick-repair/
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http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-jtag-brick-repair/
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This is exactly where I sent my phone repair, quick and informative.
just and fyi, I fried my old g2 with the wrong Rom within the first week I had it. but insurance covers your phone when it gets destroyed in a car accident.
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just and fyi, I fried my old g2 with the wrong Rom within the first week I had it. but insurance covers your phone when it gets destroyed in a car accident.
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Lol.
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just and fyi, I fried my old g2 with the wrong Rom within the first week I had it. but insurance covers your phone when it gets destroyed in a car accident.
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lol, not in Texas they won't.
BRICK
My T999 is the same the computer is not recognized with error message QHSUSB DLOAD. but i dont know why after i install SAMSUNG ADB INTERFACE then the computer start see it in Device Manager and name my device as SAMSUNG ADROID PHONE . but ODIN not reconized , can't get into download mode, Odin and Adb IS NOT going to work , the usbjig is NOT work . The USB on PC make sound when i plug in but the phone still not on . I think i get hard brick and may have to send it to TEXAS . any help , please
I bricked mine last week. I then lost it too...insurance sent me a new one.
Jus got me a Samsung s2 but cant do anything till I get the USB port fixed
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Cool.
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That's what happens kids when you buy a used.one
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didnt buy it i traded my other phone for it, shouldnt be that hard to replace the usb port ill have it by thursday or sooner
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That's what happens kids when you buy a used.one
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Great...go ahead and show him what a bunch of pricks we are here...seriously...its like you people get off by talking **** behind a screen...
Lots of people (including me) buy used phones because they are not up for an upgrade and dont want to pay the ridiculous full price...I fail to see WTF is wrong with that...I do agree that u should make sure its fully funtional before buying it but that aint the way of telling them that
....sorry....it just pisses me off seeing that every new person looking for help here gets talked **** to by the 3rd post.
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thakrew317 said:
didnt buy it i traded my other phone for it, shouldnt be that hard to replace the usb port ill have it by thursday or sooner
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...anyways...welcome homie.
If ur a vet then u know whats up once u get it fixed...if ur a noob then u got a lot of reading to do b4 u get ur phone hooked up with a new ROM.
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didnt buy it i traded my other phone for it, shouldnt be that hard to replace the usb port ill have it by thursday or sooner
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it should still be under manufacturer's warranty and maybe t-mobile's if it somehow transferred.. sometimes it doesn't.
Lol at the ppl talking smack... maybe he knew USB port was non functional?, and got a great deal knowing he could fix it.
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That's what happens kids when you buy a used.one
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Like u never had problems before
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don728871 said:
That's what happens kids when you buy a used.one
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Don't listen to this guy, he's the one who was asking if face unlock could be done on our phone now that we have Ics.. *facepalm* Obviously he never looked at the settings of his phone.
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elflip88 said:
Don't listen to this guy, he's the one who was asking if face unlock could be done on our phone now that we have Ics.. *facepalm* Obviously he never looked at the settings of his phone.
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haha thanks everyone and no they didnt offend me at all cause im not a noob but im also not a developer, i just cant get my phone into download mode because of the usb port malfunction i actually didnt know it was bad at the the time only because it still charged and what not but i traded an HD2 for it and was done messing with it, i wanted something new and its going to be new to me also installing this usb port haha so wish me luck i also bought one of those usb jigs off ebay to hopefully get me into download mode, everytime i use my cable it goes straight into stock recovery if it wasnt for that i would be flashing away! ive tried everything getting it into DL mode, also ive tried getting it warrantied but tmboile says ive had too many exchanges ha so im SOL on that one, i had the g2x before the hd2 and suppovsevly according to them its my fault they kept sending me POS phones esp since the g2x has been EOLed i mean cmon. they knew that phone had nothing but problems why still send it to people
elflip88 said:
Don't listen to this guy, he's the one who was asking if face unlock could be done on our phone now that we have Ics.. *facepalm* Obviously he never looked at the settings of his phone.
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also if i could like your reply i would cause thats pretty funny, everyone should know face unlock comes with ics especially if you flashing roms and stuff also hes a senior member and is asking about faceunlock on ics? hmm
No problem, also welcome to the community. Hope you are able to fix that usb.
One last thing though, now don't quote me on this, but I remember reading that using the usb cord from a g2x or I think any lg phone would get you into download mode. Not exactly sure how it worked, but I think you turned off the phone, connected the usb to the phone, then to the computer. And then power on the phone and it would take you to dl mode. Not 100% sure but you might want to look into that
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No problem, also welcome to the community. Hope you are able to fix that usb.
One last thing though, now don't quote me on this, but I remember reading that using the usb cord from a g2x or I think any lg phone would get you into download mode. Not exactly sure how it worked, but I think you turned off the phone, connected the usb to the phone, then to the computer. And then power on the phone and it would take you to dl mode. Not 100% sure but you might want to look into that
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I remember something like that too lol.
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I remember something like that too lol.
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pretty sure it did also but i was dumb and gave the lg cord away yesterday with my g2x when i traded it thinking my samsung cord would do it when i finally found that and now im stuck ha so now i gotta wait for the usb jig or my usb port which ever comes first, either way im going to have to replace the usb port has troule charging now too i think but heck i got the usb port for 6 bucks off ebay so i cant beat that when i gotta 460 dollar phone that tmobile wants since im not due for upgrade yet
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pretty sure it did also but i was dumb and gave the lg cord away yesterday with my g2x when i traded it thinking my samsung cord would do it when i finally found that and now im stuck ha so now i gotta wait for the usb jig or my usb port which ever comes first, either way im going to have to replace the usb port has troule charging now too i think but heck i got the usb port for 6 bucks off ebay so i cant beat that when i gotta 460 dollar phone that tmobile wants since im not due for upgrade yet
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im going to try again later today after i get up and maybe wiggle the cord around and clean the usb port out, its a little dirty, its amazing that some people dont take care of their 600 dollar phones, i was prolly dumb for trading but if i get this usb port fixed im golden also a place down the street will fix it for 30 bucks if i cant
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im going to try again later today after i get up and maybe wiggle the cord around and clean the usb port out, its a little dirty, its amazing that some people dont take care of their 600 dollar phones, i was prolly dumb for trading but if i get this usb port fixed im golden also a place down the street will fix it for 30 bucks if i cant
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elp everything was a no go luckily its still covered under the samsungs manufactures warrnty sending it in tomorrow, :laugh:
Cool! Hope you enjoy your galaxy S 2 if you root your phone flash it to darkside v8 custom rom. Just a tip if you are looking forward to flash a custom rom
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elflip88 said:
Don't listen to this guy, he's the one who was asking if face unlock could be done on our phone now that we have Ics.. *facepalm* Obviously he never looked at the settings of his phone.
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LOL!
To the OP, best of luck and let us know how it goes. There are DIY tutorials a well for usb port repairs.
And as for buying used phones, we must be careful. But otherwise, I say go for it. My SGS2 was purchased used via Craigslist and it's been running great with zero problems. I suggest everyone considering a used purchase visit the xda forum associated with the phone and see what kinds of problems/defects have been common with the phone so you will know what things to look for when you make the buy.
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thakrew317 said:
elp everything was a no go luckily its still covered under the samsungs manufactures warrnty sending it in tomorrow, :laugh:
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Nice, most gs2 should still be under warranty until November
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Hey guys,
I am having an issue with my phone. I had CM10-M2 running on my phone and I didnt like it that much because I missed some of the stock features so I decided I would flash the foxhound 1.3 rom that just came out. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1708371 that one.
I followed the instructions and did everything that was recommended.
The phone turned off and now won't even go into recovery or anything. Just a black screen.
Please help!
ps the phone is on Rogers and is an i747ma
Thanks,
Zach
Edit: I dont know what this means but when I take the battery out and plug it in the red light comes on but still nothing else
You do know thats for the international galaxy s3 right?
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You do know thats for the international galaxy s3 right?
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I guess I really screwed up then... Can I fix this?
Yeah that's a pretty big **** up...If this doesn't work then you're hard bricked....not sure if it's different for the rogers version. Someone else may be able to confirm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1727443
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Yeah that's a pretty big **** up...If this doesn't work then you're hard bricked....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1727443
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I can't get anything to come up on the screen at all.
If I cant get the screen to turn on at all should I be getting a USB jig or getting JTAG service?
Zach23 said:
If I cant get the screen to turn on at all should I be getting a USB jig or getting JTAG service?
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JTAG
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JTAG
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Is there literally nothing I can do if the screen isnt turning on?
Odin isnt recognizing the phone but when I plug it into my computers it stills chimes that something has been plugged in. Also when I connect it to a power source without the battery in, the LED turns red.
Any tips?
Thanks so much,
Zach
No sorry...you've hardbricked.
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No sorry...you've hardbricked.
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Welp ****. I took it to Rogers but since I bought it off of kijiji they couldnt do anything. It was bought on October 2nd and they said I couldnt even send it for repair because it wasnt registered to me.
I called Samsung and they said to ship it for a repair but even if they can't repair it, they couldnt replace it. The lady said she would have to tell Rogers to replace it but Rogers already said they wouldnt.
What do?
Every thread like yours ...other XDAers have recommended this...
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-jtag-brick-repair/
Read the reviews. :thumbup:
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Zach23 said:
Welp ****. I took it to Rogers but since I bought it off of kijiji they couldnt do anything. It was bought on October 2nd and they said I couldnt even send it for repair because it wasnt registered to me.
I called Samsung and they said to ship it for a repair but even if they can't repair it, they couldnt replace it. The lady said she would have to tell Rogers to replace it but Rogers already said they wouldnt.
What do?
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hey i screwed up the same way you did before flashed a international rom of wanam lite. all you have to do is send it to samsung repair they fix it for 70 dollars!! mine had a big scratch at it i was OOW and had to pay 100 extra but assuming you have no scratches or anything they should do it for free for you!! try again just blame samsungs software update screwed ur phone up and for sure they should take it and fix it for free
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hey i screwed up the same way you did before flashed a international rom of wanam lite. all you have to do is send it to samsung repair they fix it for 70 dollars!! mine had a big scratch at it i was OOW and had to pay 100 extra but assuming you have no scratches or anything they should do it for free for you!! try again just blame samsungs software update screwed ur phone up and for sure they should take it and fix it for free
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They told me that don't even do replacements?
1 (800) SAMSUNG??
I called twice and spoke to two people and both set up repair tickets but wouldnt even entertain the thought of a replacement.
What did you do?
amzi said:
hey i screwed up the same way you did before flashed a international rom of wanam lite. all you have to do is send it to samsung repair they fix it for 70 dollars!! mine had a big scratch at it i was OOW and had to pay 100 extra but assuming you have no scratches or anything they should do it for free for you!! try again just blame samsungs software update screwed ur phone up and for sure they should take it and fix it for free
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Did you actually get it from the Rogers store? Because when you do they can issue replacements but when you buy it from somebody else they said that they couldn't do it.
Update: Got JTAG servicing in Toronto (at mtechservice). Took 10 minutes, no soldering, and everything is back to normal. No more stupid mistakes and a lot more reading. Thanks for the help guys.
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Update: Got JTAG servicing in Toronto (at mtechservice). Took 10 minutes, no soldering, and everything is back to normal. No more stupid mistakes and a lot more reading. Thanks for the help guys.
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haa d2att bro all u need to remember
Seems like you should research more before flashing roms. If you find out how to fix your phone be more careful next time. If you aren't sure always ask in the Q&A section. A comment from a user can save your phone.
Hey Question did you even try a JIG ? that is the only thing that will get you into DL mode when soft bricked
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Seems like you should research more before flashing roms. If you find out how to fix your phone be more careful next time. If you aren't sure always ask in the Q&A section. A comment from a user can save your phone.
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Yep. Definitely. Learned my lesson.
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Hey Question did you even try a JIG ? that is the only thing that will get you into DL mode when soft bricked
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Yep. It was hard bricked.
Hey guys!
I was flashing roms (been doing it for a long time) but I was on the phone and I was distracted and I accidentally flashed a T-Mo Note 2 rom. No download mode, no recovery and no indicator light when I charge the phone. I was so dumb lol However when I plug it in to my computer there is a sound that the PC makes so my PC does indeed recognize the phone.
So is JTAG mandatory at this stage or do I have any other options?
Thanks yaal!
No other options.
Wow that sucks. The first device I brick accidently was my G2X. I bought a sensation and trying was trying to restore a nandroid backup on the phone and i restore the one from the sensation and not the g2x. Phone wouldnt do nothing.
Go to www.mobiletechvideos.com
They are the best at bringing bricked phones back to life. I bricked my t989 and they had it back to me in 10 days good as new.
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Yes, it's hard bricked for sure and JTAG is the only option. Sorry.
Or if you have insurance just say that you woke up and phone didn't wanted to do anything. And you changed battery and everything. Lol
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Thanks foe the help guys. I was wondering about your opinion on this listing. Seems good (86 sold):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Galaxy-Hard-bricked-S3-S-3-2-II-III-Riff-Jtag-repair-T999-I747-I717-I727-/271164166372?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3f22a4d0e4
It is substantially cheaper than mobiletechvids
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Thanks foe the help guys. I was wondering about your opinion on this listing. Seems good (86 sold):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...e_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item3f22a4d0e4
It is substantially cheaper than mobiletechvids
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Jtag is required, I can't tell you anything about jtagging from ebay, if you trust them and their seller ratings then I guess go ahead. But I'd highly recommend mobiletecgvideos.com if you have the money, high quality professional work. Know this from personal experience.
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Just call tmobile and say you don't know what happened. Being its a hard brick they won't know its modified. My sprint s3 hard bricked too for the same reason. There is no way to know what happened to the phone unless they spend the money and time to pull what software is directly on the chip...which is not economical for them . They will have to jtag or swap boards to refurbish it anyway.
Now here's the decision you need to make...I despise tmobile.s refurbished phones. Its like they just spit in them and send them out as repaired. So you can pay for jtag to keep your phone or tmobile swap.
tmobile s3 running wicked. best rom i've ever used
Pm Tommy1986 he can help
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